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If you suffer from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis treatment can help. Book a specialist today.
Arthritis is a term used to describe a number of painful conditions of the joints and bones. Two of the main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Cartilage (connective tissue) between the bones gradually wastes away (degenerates), and this can lead to painful rubbing of bone on bone in the joints. It may also cause joints to fall out of their natural positions (misalignment). The most frequently affected joints are in the hands, spine, knees and hips.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a more severe, but less common condition. The body's immune system attacks and destroys the joint, causing pain and swelling. It can lead to reduction of movement, and the breakdown of bone and cartilage.
There are over 200 forms of arthritis. More common forms include:
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MB ChB, ChM, FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Ross Hall Hospital 1 more Kings Park Hospital
Consultant Rheumatologist
BSc MB ChB MD FRCP
Bath Clinic
Consultant Rheumatologist
MD FRCP
Ross Hall Hospital 1 more Ross Hall Clinic Braehead
Consultant Physician & Geriatrician
MBBS (Gold Medal), DTM&H (Gold Medal), FRCP
The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
BA (First Class Honours), MA, BM BCh, FRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
The Shelburne Hospital 1 more The Chiltern Hospital
Consultant Rheumatologist
MD, LRCP (London), MRCS (England), FRCP (London and Glasgow)
Thornbury Hospital